Chapter Alumni are cordially invited to the 2023 USNA Alumni Leadership Forum to be held at the Naval Academy on April 28th & 29th. Last year's Forum was a great success with 300 attendees to include the Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, CEO's and corporate executives.  The two-day Alumni Leadership Symposium theme is: "Strengthening Our Competitive Advantage Through Inclusive Leadership" and the black-tie Saturday evening Gala Dinner theme is: "Celebrating Hispanic-Latino Achievement at USNA & the Naval Service".

Please use this link to view the event website and register.

The USS Colorado (BB45) Alumni Association recently posted in their newsletter "The Colorado Lookout" an update on the timing for the dedication of Adams County's Veterans Memorial at Riverdale Regional Park, which will feature a large scale model of USS Colorado (BB45). The memorial is to be dedicated on May 29th and will have several of the surviving WWII veterans in attendance. The event will be open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

Details can be found at the Adams County Veterans Memorial Project link or in the USS Colorado (BB45) Alumni Association newsletter, which you can download here.

Navy announces the appointment of Brian Newberry as the new head coach for the football program. Please find the announcement here: New head coach for Navy Football

This year's Colorado All Service Academy Ball will be hosted by the West Point Parents.  The Ball will be held at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs on December 29, 2022.  The Broadmoor is offering special rates for people attending the Ball.  Those interested can register at: https://coloradoasab.org.

Please consider attending this fun evening as it supports the Academy Parents Clubs.  As a reminder, next year's ball will be hosted by the USNA Parents Club of Colorado and Wyoming.

Shipmates, we are excited to announce that the Colorado USNAAA has started an Alumni of the Quarter (AOTQ) program. The objective of this program is to recognize the contributions and achievements of members who exemplify the mission statement of both the United States Naval Academy and Colorado Chapter of the Alumni Association. We intend to eventually publish a submission portal on the association’s web page, but until then, all nominations may be sent to Matthew Duffey at DuffeyMatthew@gmail.com.  We encourage our members to nominate those who you feel have embodied the missions of the Academy and our Alumni Association. We will be announcing the AOTQ after our quarterly board meeting and we look forward to recognizing the selfless work of our members.

During these challenging times, we understand that networks are as important as ever.  With that in mind, the chapter has decided to move forward with a professional network based on the LinkedIn platform. The mission of this organization will be to Create a professional networking space that focuses on education, professional development, and availing members of our organization of both the talent and opportunity in the area. This networking will provide members the ability to post opportunities, post resumes, understand upcoming SACC opportunities, and participate in quarterly professional development sessions. We encourage all to join – if for no other reason than to support those transitioning during these challenging times.  The link to join is: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12500451/

All Hands,

A classmate stumbled across the 1956 USNA recruiting film here while wandering through the web. 

We have alumni here in Colorado who were at the Academy when this film was shot, so they might just see themselves. 

Lot's of change, lots of not so much. 

Guy '69

All Hands,

I received the attached letter from the presidents of the five US Service Academies.

Service Academy Alumni Assns' Letter.docx

Stay Safe and Beat Army,

Guy '69

The USS Colorado Submarine Association has recently been formed to support the crew of Colorado’s namesake submarine throughout its lifetime. Their main purposes are to 

• Support the morale, well-being and recreation of the crew and their families.
• Encourage, advocate, and generate statewide support for the crew and to educate the citizens of Colorado about their namesake submarine.
• Educate the crew about the beauty of Colorado and the heritage of previous USS Colorado’s.
• Raise funds to support these objectives.

Some of the projects they have recently conducted:

• Hosted visit to Colorado by four crew members in May.
• Funded pizza and bowling party for sailors’ families while the boat was deployed.
• Bought gifts for the crew to help them celebrate half-way night on their deployments.
• Donate dolphin pins to newly qualified sailors.
• Visited Groton to meet with the crew and attended a ship’s picnic.
• Help put on dinners and parties for the crew and families when we visit the boat.

They are looking for members to help join in this effort to show Colorado’s support. Membership dues in the association are $100 per year for an individual and $150 per year with a family member. Members will be able to participate in future crew related events.

For more information and to enroll as a member please visit them at usscoloradosubassoc.org. Feel free to contact them at usscoloradosubassoc@gmail.com.

All Hands,

Sports Illustrated just published their list of the ten greatest rivalries in college football.  Army - Navy is #4 with the following observation:

"If you need an explanation as to why this makes the list, then you've never been—and you should go."

You can read the very short article here.

Beat Army,

Guy '69